Roy Dwaine Rhoades

ROY DWAINE RHOADES 1946 – 2017 Roy Dwaine Rhoades age 71 of Plattsmouth, NE peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, surrounded by his family and friends. Roy was born on May 30, 1946 to Kenneth Timothy and Gladys Eileen (Montgomery) Rhoades in Minden, NE. As a young child, he moved with his family to Omaha, NE, where he was raised and schooled. He met and later married the love of his life, Mary Lou Avery on January 8, 1966 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Omaha, NE. Roy served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict. After serving his country, he returned to Omaha where Roy and Mary made their home and raised their daughters. Roy worked as a heavy equipment operator for Vodicka and Son Plumbing in Omaha. He is survived by his wife of fifty-one years: Mary Rhoades of Plattsmouth, NE; four daughters: Dawn Peters and husband Chris of Bellevue, NE; Sabrina Dovenbarger and husband Keith of Plattsmouth, NE; Crystal Rhoades and husband Ben Onkka of Omaha, NE; Rosalind Rhoades of Plattsmouth, NE; extended family: Janice and Nathan Rose of Bellevue, NE; Dave and Amber Peters of Plattsmouth, NE; James and Ashley Group of Plattsmouth, NE; Ken and Liane Ranger of Branson, MO; grandchildren: Holly Taylor and husband Bobby, Sarah Dovenbarger, Bud Windorski, Bruce Windorski, Christopher Peters, Noah Rhoades, Jordyn Graff, Jolee Graff, Patrick Dovenbarger, Alexis Rose, Jace Graff, Casey Dovenbarger, Matthew Rose, James Group Jr., three great grandchildren: Lydia Taylor, Timothy Taylor, Lucas Taylor; three sisters: Hazel Taylor of Omaha, NE; Jeanette Johnson of Omaha, NE; Lena McCormick and husband Jeff of Omaha, NE; two brothers: Tim Rhoades and wife Fran of Bellevue, NE; Dusty Rhoades of Omaha, NE; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ken and Gladys Rhoades, two brothers: Walter J. Rhoades, Earl Rhoades, and his sister: Claudette Hrabik. Visitations will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 P.M., with family greeting relatives and friends from 6-8 PM, Friday, June 23, 2017 at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Bethel Christian Ministries in Bellevue, NE with Pastor Justin Anthony officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by the Nebraska National Guard, Military Funeral Honor Guard. Memorials to the Family (A suitable charity will be chosen at a later date).

Roy Dwaine Rhoades

May 30, 1946 - June 20, 2017